Court Administrative Officer Trainee Municipal Court, Criminal Division

Position Summary

This is a full-time in-person position requiring work directly with court personnel and judges in the Philadelphia Courts.

This is work of a training nature developing knowledge and skills in court administration.  Employees participate as learners in phases of court activities cross-train in various departments and are assigned based on aptitude.  As experience is gained and the full performance level neared a progressively expanding range and complexity of projects are assigned.   

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Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs a variety of office tasks in the assigned phase of activity such as data entry gathering and analyzing data recommending action and preparing reports and other materials. 
• Works closely with the department supervisor on various case management projects.   
• Monitors the accuracy of courtroom calendars by accessing and reviewing various reports in the case management applications. 
• Quality controls case scheduling to various calendars adhering to established policies and procedures.     
• Works directly with other departments regarding case management issues. 
• Prepare various statistical reports as requested by the department manager.   
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

Standard clerical office and courtroom conditions. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of English usage and grammar. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel. 
• Ability to learn the principles and practices required in the technical or administrative field to which assigned. 
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment. 
• Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members of the judiciary jurors attorneys associates employees and the general public. 

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Work-Life

Working hours are 40 hours per week.  This is a full-time in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

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Qualifications :

1.    Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. 
OR 
2.    Five years of progressively responsible clerical work with three years served at the supervisory level in the court service.
              OR
3.    Equivalent combinations of education training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class which also includes a high school diploma or equivalent.   
4.    Successful completion of criminal background investigation.
5.    Ability to perform the essential functions of the position. 
6.    Must work on site (not remote).

Additional Information :

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Salary: $46236

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